Kia CERATO 2018 Owner's Manual page 531

7. Unsnap the headlamp bulb retain‐
ing wire by depressing the end and
pushing it upward.
8. Remove the bulb from the head‐
lamp assembly.
9. Install a new headlamp bulb and
snap the headlamp bulb retaining
wire into position by aligning the
wire with the groove on the bulb.
10. Connect the headlamp bulb socket-
connector.
11. Install the headlamp bulb cover by
turning it clockwise.
Headlight (Low, HID type), Position
light/DRL (LED type)
If the light does not operate, have the
system checked by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
n HID Headlight low beam (if
equipped)
Do not attempt to replace or inspect
the low beam (XENON bulb) due to
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electric shock danger. If the low
beam (XENON bulb) is not working,
have your vehicle checked by a pro‐
fessional workshop. Kia recommends
to visit an authorized Kia dealer/
service partner.
NOTICE
HID lamps have superior perform‐
ance vs. halogen bulbs. HID lamps
are estimated by the manufacturer
to last twice as long or longer than
halogen bulbs depending on their
frequency of use.
They will probably require replace‐
ment at some point in the life of the
vehicle.
Cycling the headlamps on and off
more than typical use will shorten
HID lamps life. HID lamps do not fail
in the same manner as halogen in‐
candescent lamps.
If a headlamp goes out after a peri‐
od of operation but will immediately
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relight when the headlamp switch is
cycled it is likely the HID lamp needs
to be replaced. HID lighting compo‐
nents are more complex than con‐
ventional halogen bulbs thus have
higher replacement cost.
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